HMS Hector (1797)

HMS Hector was a British 122-gun Heavy First Rate built in 1797 in Liverpool. The ship was hulking and powerful, but was captured by French 80-gun steam ship "Belle Poule" in 1802.

History
Built in 1797 in the port of Liverpool, HMS Hector was a Heavy First Rate outfitted with 122 guns (57 on each side) and was captained by Alvin Cowser. HMS Hector was powerful, and was sent to disrupt French shipping in the West Indies. HMS Hector engaged in a duel with French 80-gun steam ship "Belle Poule" in 1802, and HMS Hector was captured despite its efforts to capture the French ship.